Fly Fishing Instruction

All Tall Man Outfitters guided trips are fly fishing only, catch-and-release only.

Based out of north central Ohio, Tall Man Outfitters currently offers the following instructional opportunities.

Introduction to Fly Fishing (Small group 4-6 Students)
Be our guest at the private Sunnybrook Trout Club, one of Ohio's premier fly fishing destinations. Spend a day to learn the basics of fly fishing. These schools are a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on practice capped off with the opportunity to catch and land your first fish on a fly on the legendary Cold Creek. This is a great way to “get your feet wet” in the sport of fly fishing without having to make a huge investment in gear.

Topics covered will be basic equipment, knots and leaders, rigging, basic fishing technique, fly casting, entomology and fly selection and of course the fishing!

Upcoming Classes

Choose a date that fits your schedule

Cost: $175.00 per student Includes instruction, gear, lunch & private access on Cold Creek.

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Introduction to Fly Fishing (Private, 8 Hours.)
If you really want to start fly fishing with a solid base you cannot beat this full day of instruction. The Introduction to Fly Fishing course combines informal lecture, hands-on demonstration and practice and plenty of time on the water to fish with the skills you've learned.

Just add water! No equipment is necessary. Everything you need is included or if you wish you may bring your own.**

Intermediate Fly Fishing (Private, 8 Hours.)
Species or Location Specific
With a solid fly angling base, take your skills to the next level with a custom course designed to fit your individual goals. Perhaps you'd like to learn more about the bugs trout eat (entomology) or you'd like to explore a river or river system you've never fished before. The intermediate fly fishing course resembles a day on the water with a guide, the difference is the primary focus is learning.

Choose from:
-Advanced Trout Tactics
-An Introduction to salmon & Steelhead
-Smallmouth River Angling
-Largemouth Stillwater Angling
-Make up your own custom course

All private instruction fly fishing courses.

$295 Per day for one person, $350 for two, $450 for three.* Ask about pricing for larger groups.

Private casting lessons or fly fishing consultation. $40/hour per person.

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* A deposit equal to 50% of the total cost of your class reserves your date with your guide/instructor. Payment in full is due 30 days prior to the class date. A deposit and class payment will only be refunded for cancellations less than 30 days prior to the class if Tall Man Outfitters is able to re-book your date.

Tall Man Outfitters wants you to have the best possible experience on the water and we will not take you out if conditions are unsuitable. Should extreme weather or stream conditions result in Tall Man Outfitters canceling your trip we will re-book the trip or refund all payments. Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

**All 1 day courses and guided trips are 8 hours with the guide/instructor. With prior arrangement, courses and guided trips can include fishing gear at no additional cost. An Ohio fishing license may be required for persons over 16 years of age. Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Protective eye-wear (sunglasses or prescription glasses) is required for all angling activities. A Coast Guard approved personal floatation device (PFD) is required for all float fishing. Float trips include all necessary boat equipment and PFD's. Float tube fishing and wade fishing may require waders which are not included but Tall Man Outfitters can provide a limited number and with limited size availability.